Lemon Bread Pudding
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Lemon Bread Pudding

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A tangy, creamy bread pudding flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest, then topped with a light meringue. Perfect for lemon lovers and makes a bright, elegant dessert.

20
Prep (min)
55
Cook (min)
75
Total (min)
6
servings
$6.42
Total Cost
$1.07
Per serving
  • 300 g (2½ cups) Bread, cubed
  • 119 g (½ cup) Water
  • 183 g (¾ cup) Lemon Juice, fresh
  • 3 g (0) Lemon, zest
  • 85 g (¾ stick OR 6 tbsp) Butter, softened
  • 150 g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 34 g (2 large) Egg Yolks
  • 66 g (2 large) Egg Whites, for meringue
  • 50 g (¼ cup) Granulated Sugar, for meringue
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a casserole or baking dish.
  2. 2
    In a saucepan, combine cubed bread, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and scald the bread, then remove from heat.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, cream together softened butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and the egg yolks until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Fold the scalded bread mixture into the butter–sugar–yolk mixture until evenly combined.
  5. 5
    Pour the pudding mixture into the prepared casserole dish and smooth the top.
  6. 6
    Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for .
  7. 7
    While the pudding bakes, beat the egg whites with 4 tablespoons granulated sugar until stiff peaks form to make the meringue.
  8. 8
    After , remove the pudding from the oven and immediately spread the meringue over the top.
  9. 9
    Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and return the pudding to bake for an additional , until the meringue is lightly golden.
  10. 10
    Allow to cool slightly before serving.
$6.42
Total Cost
$1.07
Per serving

Prices listed are approximate. Actual costs may vary based on store, location, and availability.

Ingredient Costs

  • Water(Tap Water)
    $0.00
  • Lemon Juice(Fresh Squeezed)
    $4.07
  • Lemon(Fresh)
    $0.02
  • Butter(Land O'Lakes)
    $1.18
  • Granulated Sugar(Domino)
    $0.37
  • Egg Yolks(Store Brand)
    $0.23
  • Egg Whites(Store Brand)
    $0.44
  • Granulated Sugar(Domino)
    $0.12
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